Senior Software Engineer

Milton, Cambridgeshire
3 weeks ago
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Established for over twenty-nine years, Entel is an international Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) which has firmly established itself as a prominent leading global player in the radio communications industry. Entel operates its own design and manufacturing divisions, with distribution centres throughout the world.
Due to a product portfolio expansion, we are seeking an experienced Linux software developer to work as part of an expanding team developing new radio products. The role is office based in Cambridge.
Duties and responsibilities
Directly reporting to the Software Engineering Manager, you will play an active role in the full coding lifecycle, from requirements specification, design, code and test.
Key requirements:
Essential:

  • A minimum of 5 years of Linux Server development experience with PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Apache
  • 5 years of experience in C and C++ (C++17 and later), including modern programming paradigms and best practices.
  • A good degree in a software engineering or related scientific discipline. We may also consider applications from slightly less experienced candidates who have a high level of academic ability or directly relevant education
  • Experience with Windows Servers, IIS, ASP classic and XSL
  • Proficiency with database design and implementation e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Proficiency with IP and mobile networking
  • Proficiency with Linux customisation and the Yocto build system
  • Customer facing and internal websites and web services
    Desirable:
  • Asterisk and related protocols e.g. SIP, RTP, RCTP, WebRTC
  • SSL and certificates
  • Docker
  • Android and/app development and customization
  • Embedded software development
  • iOS app development
  • Test driven development
  • Bug tracking tools, e.g. JIRA
  • Code repository tools, e.g. Git
    Personal:
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate in a team environment
  • Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals and driven to deliver reliable code in the quickest time possible, whilst providing reasonably re-usable code
  • Ability to work on own initiative to achieve prescribed goal
  • Provide a daily engineers log of activities
  • Excellent analytical problem-solving skills Excellent communication, both verbally and written
  • Strong desire to work in radio frequency development
    If you believe you can bring the requisite skills to Entel's business, and desire to be part of a successful & rapidly expanding organisation, then we want to hear from you. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
    In return we offer:
  • A competitive salary up to £75,000 per annum (negotiable for the right candidate).
  • Flexible daily start and finish times (hours 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, core hours 9.00am – 4.00pm)
  • Holiday of 25 days per year, plus 8 normal UK Bank holidays
  • Workplace Pension Scheme (NEST)
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Small, friendly and supportive team

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